the dollar

noun

technical
: the value of a dollar when it is compared to another unit of money
The dollar dropped sharply against the pound.
the strength/weakness of the dollar
The dollar is worth more in Mexico.

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The metal is also a hedge against the dollar, according to Aliaga-Diaz. Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 9 July 2026 Grocery bills keep climbing, and shoppers hunting for affordable ways to hit their daily protein goals have started paying closer attention to the dollar store aisle. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 Gold's sustained rally is fueled by strong central bank demand, particularly from emerging economies diversifying away from the dollar, alongside growing investor interest via ETFs. Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Shortly afterward Scott stopped using the dollar sign in his name. Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for the dollar

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“The dollar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20dollar. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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